Like any other sport, crossfit, weightlifting or strongman can be dangerous for sure. I firmly believe that if people train, eat and recover properly they can achieve top levels of performance and avoid most injuries.  I've made some stupid training decisions in the past leading to injury that I've been able to turn around with smarter training decisions and better lifestyle choices. Since then I've prioritized technique and injury prevention in my training and I urge everyone else to do so as well.

Crossfit, strongman and other high intensity sports get a bad rap for being dangerous. The potential risk of injury in crossfit is the most common reason I hear people bash the sport. I firmly believe that it's possible to compete and succeed in these sports in a safer manner. I also really believe that people are smart. I've been troubleshooting my own health, fitness and performance since I started. I know others can do the same if they are just given the right resources. I wanted to provide that resource so that people can excel in sport and fitness and avoid injury. Hopefully I can help them get back on the right track after they've gotten hurt. People have done the same for me in the past, now it's time to pay it forward.

I've been doing this my entire life. I'm not out to tell you that there is a single best way to do things or what I'm doing is best. I've been blessed to use exercise as a tool to become the best person I can be and really just want to help people do the same. This site was developed to help other meatheads achieve their goals with less pain and better health along the way.

I have been practicing what I preach since I started as a young teenager.  The biggest take-away I want to share with you is that I'm on your side.  I still train like an animal every day of the week and understand your goals as an athlete.

There is a lot of information out there but its not all coming from someone who lives and breathes what they speak. Many people have great information to give but very little discipline and dedication to follow their own advice. I've been an athlete my whole life and I still am. I don't just do it because it keeps me fit and its fun. I feel that it gives me invaluable insight beyond what other trainers and therapists will have and that makes a huge difference. It helps to keep me honest and to hopefully motivate and inspire others to do the same.

I also believe there is currently a large disconnect between health care professionals (Doctors, Physical Therapists, Chiropractors) and athletes. In many cases they don't understand the nuances behind their patient's fitness goals or sports in order to give their patients the best care. On top of that many healthcare professionals don't understand their patient's passion and desire for their sport simply because they've never shared the passion that is associated with high levels of athletic competition.